Short answer: a hosted kids birthday party for 10 guests in Aurora usually lands between about $300 and $500 before tax, depending on the day you book and how much food is included. At Lazer Runner, the Special package starts at $290 + HST on weekdays and $360 + HST on weekends for 10 kids plus the birthday child free (11 in total), and the VIP package is $390 + HST on weekdays and $420 + HST on weekends. Extra guests, cake and goodie bags are the costs that move the final number.
Most parents in Aurora, Newmarket and Richmond Hill start their planning with one question: what is this actually going to cost? Prices online can be hard to compare because every venue bundles things differently. One quotes per child, another quotes a flat room fee, a third leaves food out entirely. This guide breaks a kids birthday party budget into the real line items so you can compare like with like and avoid a surprise at checkout.
Whether you host at home, rent a community room or book a venue, almost every party cost falls into five buckets:
A venue package earns its price when it covers the first four buckets in one number. That is the main reason Aurora parents who have hosted at home once often book a venue the next year.
Lazer Runner in Aurora offers two private birthday packages. Both are priced for 10 kids plus the birthday child free (11 in total) and both include 1 hour and 50 minutes of party time, two private laser tag games in the fog-filled arena and a private party room. Adults get in free. Here is how they compare:
| Package | Weekday price | Weekend price | Extra player (weekday / weekend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special | $290 + HST | $360 + HST | $26 / $29 + HST |
| VIP | $390 + HST | $420 + HST | $33 / $37 + HST |
The Special includes 12 pizza slices (half cheese, half pepperoni), 10 bottles of water, invitation cards, 10 pizza plates, party-room setup and a single-game gift card for the birthday child. The VIP doubles the pizza to 24 slices, adds 10 juice packs to the 10 waters, brings pizza and cake plates, forks and napkins, and upgrades the gift card to a double game. Full details live on the Lazer Runner party packages page.
One detail that helps smaller groups: the package price is the same whether you bring 1 player or 10. If your child wants a small party with six close friends, you still get the full room, both games and all the food.
To make the numbers real, here are three sample budgets using Lazer Runner prices. HST in Ontario is 13 percent, so we have added it to each package total.
Estimated total: roughly $380 to $420 for 10 kids, including tax, with pizza, water and invitations already covered.
Estimated total: roughly $500 to $530. Twelve kids is a very common number for a grade-school class party.
Estimated total: roughly $505 to $535. Because the VIP already brings juice, double pizza, forks and cake plates, the only thing many parents bring is the cake and candles.
These are the small items that tend to show up the week of the party:
The biggest single saving is the day of the week. Weekday rates are $70 lower on the Special and $30 lower on the VIP, and weekday extra players are $3 to $4 cheaper each. If your child’s birthday falls near a PA day or a school holiday, a weekday party can feel like a special treat rather than a compromise. Read our weekday vs weekend birthday party guide for the full comparison.
Other ways to keep the budget in check:
For more budget ideas, our guide to affordable kids birthday parties in Aurora walks through more options.
On paper, a home party looks free. In practice, parents spend on pizza delivery, drinks, plates, decorations and an activity to keep 10 kids busy for two hours. Add the time spent cleaning before and after, and the gap narrows quickly. A venue like Lazer Runner turns that list into one price, gives the kids an activity that burns real energy, and hands you a clean room you do not have to tidy afterward.
It also takes the weather out of the equation. Aurora winters, rainy spring weekends and hot summer afternoons all push parties indoors. A booked indoor venue means your plan does not depend on the forecast.
When you compare birthday venues in Aurora and York Region, line up the same five questions for each one:
With those five answers, you can compare any two packages honestly. Lazer Runner’s answers are simple: 10 kids plus the birthday child free (11 in total), adults get in free, $26 to $37 per extra player, pizza and drinks included in both packages, 1 hour and 50 minutes of party time, and prices before HST.
The Special package on a weekday is the lowest-priced option at $290 + HST for 10 kids plus the birthday child free (11 in total). It still includes two private games, the private party room, 12 pizza slices, 10 waters and invitations.
No. The package price covers 10 kids plus the birthday boy or girl free, 11 kids in total. If you have 11 players in total, including the birthday child, there are no extra player charges. Adults get in free.
No. Package and extra player prices are listed before HST. Add 13 percent when you build your budget.
Yes. You can bring any food you like as long as it is nut-free. There is a refrigerator for cakes. Bring your own cake knife and lighter, because they are not provided.
A deposit is required at booking to reserve your party time. You can book your party online in a few minutes or call 647.500.8512.
For a very small group, some families book walk-in games instead of a party package. Walk-ins are $8 a game Tuesday to Thursday and $10 a game Friday to Sunday. Our party package vs walk-in guide explains when each makes sense. See all walk-in rates on the walk-in pricing page.
Lazer Runner is at 2 Allaura Blvd #10, in Aurora, a short drive from Newmarket and Richmond Hill. Compare the Special and VIP packages, then reserve your party online. Questions? Call 647.500.8512 or email info@lazerrunner.co.
Related reading: Special vs VIP: which package fits your group · Kids birthday party planning checklist · How many kids to invite
Reserve a private party online, or check live walk-in availability. Questions? Call 647.500.8512.
